Most-cited papers on Research Methodology

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1. Research electronic data capture (REDCap)—A metadata-driven methodology and workflow process for providing translational research informatics support

   2008 · Journal of Biomedical Informatics · Harris, Paul A., Taylor, Robert, Thielke, Robert J. et al.

   50,847 cited

2. 8 Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples

   2024 · Multilingual Matters eBooks · Smith, Linda Tuhiwai

   9,838 cited

3. Literature review as a research methodology: An overview and guidelines

   2019 · Journal of Business Research · Snyder, Hannah

   9,415 cited

4. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques

   2004 · Kothari, C.R.

   9,090 cited

5. Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Study Design and Implementation for Novice Researchers

   2015 · The Qualitative Report · Baxter, Pamela, Jack, Susan M.

   7,530 cited

6. Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples

   2000 · Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews · Hall, Thomas D., Smith, Linda Tuhiwai

   7,471 cited

7. A Design Science Research Methodology for Information Systems Research

   2007 · Journal of Management Information Systems · Peffers, Ken, Tuunanen, Tuure, Rothenberger, Marcus A. et al.

   6,991 cited

8. Marketing Research: Methodological Foundations

   1977 · Journal of Marketing Research · Ferguson, Carl E., El-Dirghami, Amin, Churchill, Gilbert A.

   4,415 cited

9. Falsification and the Methodology of Scientific Research Programmes

   1970 · Cambridge University Press eBooks · Лакатос, И.

   4,387 cited

10. Critical Race Methodology: Counter-Storytelling as an Analytical Framework for Education Research

    2002 · Qualitative Inquiry · Solórzano, Daniel G., Yosso, Tara J.

    4,030 cited

11. The methodology of Focus Groups: the importance of interaction between research participants

    1994 · Sociology of Health & Illness · Kitzinger, Jenny

    3,816 cited

12. Reflexive Methodology: New Vistas for Qualitative Research

    2012 · QMiP Bulletin · Graber, Rebecca, Alvesson, Mats, Sköldberg, Kaj

    3,477 cited

13. Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

    1999 · Kumar, Ranjit

    3,455 cited

14. Methodological fit in management field research

    2007 · Academy of Management Review · Edmondson, Amy C., McManus, Stacy E.

    3,125 cited

15. The Methodology of Scientific Research Programmes

    1978 · Cambridge University Press eBooks · Lakatos, Imre

    2,893 cited

16. Measuring Social Class in US Public Health Research: Concepts, Methodologies, and Guidelines

    1997 · Annual Review of Public Health · Krieger, Nancy, Williams, David R., Moss, Nancy

    2,728 cited

17. Research methods in applied linguistics : quantitative,qualitative, and mixed methodologies

    2007 · Dörnyei, Zoltán

    2,651 cited

18. Visual methodologies : an introduction to researching with visual materials

    2012 · Rose, Gillian

    2,317 cited

19. A conceptual and methodological critique of internet addiction research: Towards a model of compensatory internet use

    2013 · Computers in Human Behavior · Kardefelt‐Winther, Daniel

    2,111 cited

20. Emotion Regulation as a Scientific Construct: Methodological Challenges and Directions for Child Development Research

    2004 · Child Development · Cole, Pamela M., Martin, Sarah E., Dennis, Tracy A.

    1,978 cited

21. Confession, catharsis, or cure? Rethinking the uses of reflexivity as methodological power in qualitative research

    2003 · International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education · Pillow, Wanda S.

    1,946 cited

22. When Black + Lesbian + Woman ≠ Black Lesbian Woman: The Methodological Challenges of Qualitative and Quantitative Intersectionality Research

    2008 · Sex Roles · Bowleg, Lisa

    1,940 cited

23. Second language research : Methodology and Design

    2005 · Mackey, Alison, Gass, Susan M.

    1,924 cited

24. Implementation Research in Mental Health Services: an Emerging Science with Conceptual, Methodological, and Training challenges

    2008 · Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research · Proctor, Enola K., Landsverk, John, Aarons, Gregory A. et al.

    1,920 cited

25. Design Research: Theoretical and Methodological Issues

    2004 · Journal of the Learning Sciences · Collins, Allan, Joseph, Diana, Bielaczyc, Katerine

    1,901 cited

26. Sampling Methods in Research Methodology; How to Choose a Sampling Technique for Research

    2016 · SSRN Electronic Journal · Taherdoost, Hamed

    1,898 cited